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The King of the Court Podcast is back!

This week Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at the Beer City Open (BCO), discuss the future of Major League Pickleball, and explain why a salary cap could completely reshape the league.

0:00 Should pro players be allowed to gamble?

0:47 Welcome back & crazy stories from BCO

1:44 Beer City Open recap

2:39 World Cup discussion

5:09 McGregor vs Holloway reaction

6:33 Pickler Universe playoff announcement

10:43 Dominator sponsor

12:20 KOTC All Access

13:50 Fan feedback from last week's episode

15:39 Players missing BCO

19:27 International & College teams at BCO

20:54 One Point Challenge discussion

21:37 BCO tournament recap

26:29 Shock vs Mad Drops breakdown

29:30 The Miami Pickleball Club "Fives" jerseys

30:09 Annalie Waters strategy debate

36:20 MLP salary cap explained

41:37 Club Pickleball Mastermind

43:12 San Diego MLP preview

50:11 The business side of player trades

56:00 Listener Q&A

56:42 Is MLP becoming boring?

57:28 Tyler vs Tama singles?

59:01 Trade deadline changes

1:01:14 Behind the scenes with the MLP MC

1:01:45 Dallas vs Newport playoff format explained

1:03:33 The Dink premiere

1:04:21 Final thoughts & outro

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The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins in Grand Rapids.

This week we preview every first-round matchup, discuss which teams have the best chance to make a run, and debate whether Australia or any of the international teams can pull off an upset.

We also dive into one of the biggest conversations in Major League Pickleball this season: strength of schedule, championship court exposure, and whether every team is truly getting a fair opportunity.


00:00 Happy 4th of July & Utah fireworks discussion
03:11 Pickler Universe spotlight & Austrian Open success
05:23 Dominator sponsor spotlight
07:30 KOTC All Access update
08:08 World Cup talk & Mexico vs England
09:42 BCO Mid-Season Tournament preview begins
10:32 Breaking down the international teams
13:18 First-round matchup predictions
15:05 Will players opt out of BCO?
18:19 Explaining the double-elimination format
20:38 FOX & FS1 broadcast schedule
21:37 Championship predictions
22:24 Outdoor conditions & Grand Rapids weather
25:28 MLP strength of schedule controversy
31:22 Championship Court fairness debate
36:40 Should pickleball referees wear cameras?
38:52 What does pickleball need to become mainstream?
41:43 Why Grand Slams matter for pickleball's future
46:16 Tyler responds to online criticism
57:44 Club Pickleball Mastermind
1:00:09 Reacting to "Pickleball Is Dying"
1:03:50 Brand loyalty & constant player movement in MLP
1:06:38 Bobby Bonilla Day & deferred contracts in sports
1:09:00+ More MLP business discussion & player contracts (continues)


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The professional pickleball world had one of its craziest weeks yet.

Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the shocking Rachel R scoreboard incident, controversial MLP trades, surprising upsets, DreamBreakers, player hype, league issues, and what needs to change if professional pickleball wants to continue growing.

00:00 Fan behavior & where the line is

00:48 Welcome back

01:35 World Cup discussion

04:18 Club Pickleball Mastermind

05:00 Pickler Universe

07:36 Dominator

08:23 KOTC All Access

09:10 MLP New York recap

09:57 Massive MLP trade explained

12:24 Hunter Johnson, Elsie & JLG trade

14:02 Why third players matter more than ever

14:44 Ross Chaffetz's farewell post

17:45 Did Chicago make the right move?

18:33 Is Elsie Hendershot overhyped?

24:48 Stop comparing players to Annalee Waters

27:16 Carolina shocks Palm Beach

29:36 Players leaving MLP events

32:12 Does MLP need stricter rules?

34:28 Rachel Rohrabacher scoreboard incident

37:46 Should players receive compensation?

39:36 Bobby's Guy Fieri outfit

40:21 PPA's official response

40:58 Court spacing problems

41:45 DreamBreaker recap

44:10 Ranchers upset the Five's

44:59 MLP standings update

49:03 Should the Mad Drops trade Max Freeman?

52:52 Third players becoming more valuable

53:36 Florida Smash drops Travis Rettenmaier

58:02 Professional commentary discussion

1:01:29 Jared Paul & The Kitchen discussion

1:08:05 Which players deserve the hype?

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The MLP drama continues.

This week Tyler Loong + Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP St. Pete, including the controversial Casey Diamond situation, questions surrounding Palm Beach's roster decisions, the upcoming waiver wire, and what could happen before the trade deadline.

They also discuss:
* MLP St. Pete atmosphere and venue review
* Casey Diamond's surprise appearance
* Palm Beach's impressive performance
* Jay Devilliers leaving for APP
* Future APP and PPA player movement
* Tina Pisnik's incredible season
* Dream Breaker strategy and whether teams overvalued singles specialists
* LA Mad Drops struggles
* St. Louis Shock dominance
* New York MLP preview
* Potential trades before the deadline

00:00 Intro & Remote Podcast Setup
01:07 Club Pickleball Mastermind
02:38 Pickler Universe & MLP Playoffs
05:00 Dominator Sponsorship
05:45 KOTC All Access Update
07:08 First Impressions Of St. Petersburg
08:52 Venue Atmosphere & Crowd Experience
10:30 Rollout Court Discussion
11:58 MLP Attendance Growth Numbers
14:26 Jay Devilliers Heading To APP
16:20 More Players Could Leave PPA?
17:12 Tina Pisnik's Remarkable Season
18:51 APP vs PPA: Who Won The Trade?
19:45 The Casey Diamond Situation Explained
22:27 Why Casey Was Able To Play
24:07 Questions Surrounding Palm Beach
24:58 Waiver Wire & Casey Diamond's Future
27:21 Palm Beach's Strong St. Pete Performance
29:04 Tyson McGuffin Looks Like The Old Tyson
30:08 Does LA Need To Make A Move?
31:49 Anna Bright's Dream Breaker Proposal
34:29 Brooklyn's Position In The Rankings
37:50 Eric Lang's Comments On Team Lineups
40:17 The Columbus Sliders Story
44:24 Players Setting Their Own Lineups
45:18 Have Teams Overvalued Singles Specialists?
49:17 Do Teams Need Better Bench Players?
52:22 Trade Deadline Discussion
53:56 New York MLP Preview
56:36 Thumbnail Title Brainstorming
57:49 Predicting The New York Final
01:00:34 Randall's Island Breakdown
01:02:26 Final Thoughts On St. Pete
01:04:10 Outro & All Access Preview

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MLP Austin delivered one of the wildest weekends of the season.

In this episode of KOTC, Tyler and Jimmy break down the biggest storylines from Austin, including player absences, controversial no-shows, heated on-court drama, major trade news, and a full recap of Championship Sunday.

The guys discuss the Dallas Flash's shocking performance, the blockbuster Tyra Black trade, Jay D latest controversy involving Lea Jansen and Nico Acevedo, and whether MLP teams are entering buyer-or-seller mode ahead of the trade deadline.

0:00 Super Sunday belt discussion

0:48 Welcome back to King of the Court

1:08 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor spotlight

3:08 Club Pickleball Sandy location review

3:49 Pickler Universe update and ticket information

5:32 Indoor vs outdoor pro pickleball debate

6:14 Dominator sponsorship spotlight

6:58 KOTC All Access update

7:38 "You're taller than Tyler" fan interaction

8:15 Listener bike crash story

9:33 NBA Finals and New York Knicks discussion

11:49 Museum of Ice Cream video update

12:31 MLP Austin recap begins

13:24 Player absences and no-show controversy

15:03 Load management discussion in MLP

16:32 Why showing up matters for your team

17:16 Jesse Irvin's impressive performance while sick

19:34 Tyler reflects on competing with a broken hand

20:15 Team accountability and leadership

21:26 Do star players face consequences?

22:05 J-Dub vs Nico Acevedo incident

23:45 Lea Jansen responds to J-Dub

25:13 Was the controversy overblown?

27:27 Florida Smash shocks Dallas Flash

29:08 Len Yang and Pablo Tellez impress

29:48 Utah Black Diamonds vs Columbus Sliders

30:44 James Delgado shines in mixed doubles

31:29 Texas Ranchers dominate Dallas Flash

32:11 Austin fan attendance review

32:51 Every match mattered in Austin

34:25 Trae Young attends MLP Austin

35:16 Dallas Flash vs Miami Pickleball Club thriller

36:56 Emma Nelson continues to impress

38:21 Why young players are taking over pickleball

39:50 Championship Sunday recap

40:42 Tyra Black traded to Columbus

42:30 Why Columbus made the move

43:18 What Dallas gains from the trade

44:02 Potential future trade scenarios

45:32 Other trade deadline candidates

46:16 MLP roster construction rules explained

46:58 Jimmy apologizes to Dekel Bar

48:40 St. Petersburg MLP preview

49:31 Pool changes explained

50:18 Growth of MLP and Austin success

51:08 Austin venue and court conditions review

53:15 St. Pete Athletic Club preview

54:03 Early St. Pete matchups

55:28 Group A predictions

58:20 Group B predictions

59:53 Travis Rettenmaier injury update

1:00:44 How did Dallas finish last?

1:01:41 Was trading Tyra the right move?

1:02:35 Should players be traded mid-season?

1:04:10 Is the MLP trade deadline too long?

1:04:58 Why isn't Rafa Hewett on an MLP roster?

1:05:52 Ideal pro pickleball facility discussion

1:06:43 Does Dallas need additional support?

1:07:32 Annalee Waters and Anna Bright discussion

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1:09:49 ATP strategy discussion

1:10:32 Final thoughts and St. Pete excitement

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KOTC breaks down everything that happened at MLP St. Louis, including the controversial court conditions, Riley Newman’s injury, DreamBreaker strategy debates, and which teams are rising or falling after another major league event.

We discuss:

• The rollout court controversy in St. Louis
• Why players were frustrated with the venue setup
• Riley Newman’s injury and Brooklyn’s outlook
• Phoenix vs Vegas DreamBreaker strategy breakdown
• Which players are trending up and down
• MLP trade rumors and potential roster moves
• Austin MLP preview and predictions
• Crypto, SpaceX and fan Q&A
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Plus, Jimmy and Tyler give their honest thoughts on the current state of Major League Pickleball and what teams should do before the trade deadline.

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00:00 Intro & Off Campus Discussion

00:52 Welcome Back to KOTC

01:16 Club Pickleball Mastermind

03:00 Pickler Universe Update

05:02 Dominator Sponsor Segment

07:23 MLP St. Louis Overview

08:14 Court Surface & Bounce Issues

09:43 Arena Experience vs Facility Problems

13:22 Indoor Arena Debate

14:00 Fan Encounters & Cindy Kaoimoto

16:14 Riley Newman Injury Update

17:41 St. Louis Shock Dominance

19:41 Million Dollar AB Discussion

21:21 Phoenix vs Vegas DreamBreaker Breakdown

28:39 What's Wrong with the Bouncers?

29:28 St. Louis Group Results Recap

30:57 MLP Scheduling Problems

36:47 Trade Rumors Begin

39:17 Dylan Frazier & Nico Acevedo Discussion

40:56 Connor Garnett Trade Possibilities

43:07 Building for the Future vs Winning Now

44:34 MLP Parity Discussion

45:51 Indoor Facility Potential

46:37 Austin MLP Preview

48:56 Austin Weather & Event Concerns

50:28 KOTC All Access Update

51:57 Austin Pool Breakdown

58:05 Ranchers & Nico Acevedo Outlook

01:00:54 Austin Predictions

01:02:16 Fan Q&A Begins

01:02:30 Biggest Risers in MLP

01:04:01 Biggest Disappointments So Far

01:06:45 Will MLP Change Player Contracts?

01:07:34 Shock Merchandise Discussion

01:07:34 James Delgado & Pickleball IQ

01:08:18 Is Brooklyn Underrated?

01:09:09 Bitcoin, Pengu & SpaceX

01:10:41 If Hayden & Gabe Teamed Up...

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Welcome back to another episode of KOTC!

This week Tyler Loong & Jimmy Miller break down everything from MLP Columbus, including the California Black Bears' performance, the continued struggles of the St. Louis Shock despite one of the most expensive rosters in MLP history, and whether the pickleball world is too quick to overreact to a single event.

The guys discuss the recent Genie Bouchard trade, Alix Truong's move to the Flames, the Palm Beach Royals' roster decisions, and why one-game-to-11 MLP matches can create some wild results. They also dive into the ongoing debate surrounding international PPA points, John McEnroe's comments about pickleball, and whether top pros should be stronger ambassadors for the sport.

Plus: MLP St. Louis preview, Anna Bright and the pressure facing the Shock, championship ceremony controversy, and Tyler's now-infamous Museum of Ice Cream golden spoon story.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro & Shock Super Sunday jokes
1:35 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor
3:01 Pickler Universe update
5:00 Dominator sponsor
7:02 KOTC discount code update
8:37 KOTC All Access membership
9:20 Tyler's New York story begins
10:01 Museum of Ice Cream & the golden spoon controversy
13:54 Pickleball destroying a marriage?
16:45 MLP Columbus recap begins
17:39 Jeannie Bouchard traded to Carolina
18:10 California Black Bears weekend recap
19:35 Miami Hogs stock discussion
20:26 Are people overreacting to MLP results?
22:08 St. Louis Shock concerns
22:50 Why haven't the Shock won yet?
24:58 Should the Shock make a blockbuster trade?
27:06 MLP St. Louis preview
28:50 Breaking down the St. Louis groups
29:53 Rumored Shock player contracts
31:32 Pressure building for St. Louis
32:21 Brooklyn and Utah outlook
33:06 Is Jaume Martinez Vich better on the left?
33:53 Paris Todd controversy & comments
35:26 Relatability of pro pickleball stars
36:59 International PPA points discussion
39:04 Do international points need adjustment?
41:19 LeBron's dark mode strategy
42:14 Should Anna Bright go dark mode?
43:44 Columbus venue, courts & lighting review
44:26 Championship ceremony controversy
47:20 Alex Strong trade analysis
48:56 Columbus team chemistry concerns
49:48 Palm Beach Royals discussion
53:00 John McEnroe, Jeannie Bouchard & pickleball criticism
57:29 What should ambassadors of the sport do?
58:59 Final thoughts on St. Louis
59:45 Why MLP is different than PPA events
1:01:58 Outro

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KOTC is back breaking down EVERYTHING from the wild MLP Dallas weekend at Pickler Universe — including the controversial new MLP rules, Ben Johns’ dominant performance, DreamBreaker strategy, player rankings drama, and whether international PPA events are gaming the system.

Tyler and Jimmy discuss the chaos surrounding blue cards, standing restrictions, phone bans, injury replacements, singles specialists, and the biggest winners and losers from the event. They also dive into Utah Black Diamonds, Dallas Flash struggles, Mad Drops’ championship run, and what to expect heading into Columbus.

Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join the KOTC All-Access membership for bonus content, gossip, breaking news, and behind-the-scenes discussions.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro + AI line call rant
00:52 Youth sports & “plastic rings” discussion
02:15 Dallas trip recap + Chili’s review
03:53 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor
11:48 PPA Asia ranking controversy begins
20:34 MLP Dallas recap begins
21:50 New MLP rules explained
22:35 Fed’s blue card comments
24:01 Why the new bench rule hurts MLP
25:36 Cell phone bans & gambling concerns
26:13 Blue card controversy with Bay Area
26:55 Utah challenge timeout mistake explained
28:17 MLP energy & atmosphere discussion
29:02 Injury replacements & alternates chaos
31:52 Singles specialists discussion
33:22 DreamBreaker importance this season
34:45 Communication issues with singles specialists
41:09 Biggest losers from MLP Dallas
43:48 Utah Black Diamonds analysis
45:59 Connor Garnett & Tama breakdown
47:35 Pablo Tellez praise + Utah struggles
48:31 Surprise performances from the weekend
49:17 Best player at MLP Dallas
50:07 Young teams analysis (Phoenix & Bay Area)
51:36 Luka Mack injury + Joey Wild signing
52:31 Columbus MLP preview
53:10 Georgia Johnson/JW matchup controversy
54:39 Pickler Universe crowd & atmosphere
55:32 Columbus team pools breakdown
57:00 New MLP format discussion
57:47 Columbus preview continues
58:33 KOTC All-Access membership plug
59:25 Columbus women’s lineup debate
01:00:14 Questions
01:10:28 Final thoughts & outro

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